Genetically Modified Food Genetically-engineered foods are becoming common and we consumers have to decide what we want. Plant breeders have been improving food varieties for years, giving us sweeter-tasting carrots, peas with edible pods, and a host of cereal crops...
In the days of the Crusades, chastity belts were considered the means to keep a wife virtuous while her husband headed off for war. Chastity belts were very difficult to open, and legend has it that they were inspired by the difficult to open chestnut. Some chestnut...
Ginger Graters Asian cooking is really popular these days and an essential ingredient is grated, fresh ginger. But the average kitchen grater won’t really bring out the full flavour of ginger, as it creates large chunks, without releasing much of the juice. A...
This is the time of year when good eating habits can go out the door. As Christmas approaches, parties and their associated drinks and nibbles are a bit inevitable. But, Rosemary Stanton says it’s not all bad news. You can enjoy yourself and still make lots of...
Greek Kebabs Greece conjures up images of the Greek Islands, the Acropolis and the beautiful blue ocean. But Geoff Jansz thinks of Greek kebabs. Marinade ingredients 1/2 cup virgin olive oil Juice of 1 lemon 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon of dried Greek...
Colds and Flu Despite all the advances in modern medicine there is still no cure for the common cold. As the days get cooler many people will suffer from a cold or the flu this winter. There are lots of remedies that people rely on to combat the common cold and...
Green Chicken Curry Thai restaurants are very popular at the moment and the most popular dish on the menu is the Green Chicken Curry. It is easy to make it at home because the Thai Green Curry paste is available from supermarkets everywhere. Alternatively, make your...
Corned Beef If you’re a meat and three vegies lover, Geoff Jansz has a recipe for corned silverside with a twist. Ingredients 1.2kg piece of corned beef 1 teaspoon peppercorns 3-4 cloves 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 bay leaf splash of brown vinegar 2...
Healthy Dining If you only eat out at restaurants about once a year it really doesn’t matter what you order but if you eat in restaurants several times a week and you want to stay healthy then you need to know where to go and what to choose from the menu. Avoid...
The warmer weather in summer is a great time to have a picnic and there’s no reason why picnic food should be boring. Geoff Jansz spiced up a picnic with curried chicken muffins which are savory and carry well. Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3...